Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / PMHNP

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Qualifications

• Possess Bachelor's Degree in Nursing followed by a Master's Degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from an accredited school
• Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in the State of Maine
• Possess Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)
• Current CPR and ACLS Certification
• Must possess the ability to be credentialed and covered by FTCA Malpractice Coverage
• Must be able to work as part of an integrated team
• Must possess strong communications skills
• Must possess a clean criminal and DHHS background
• Must be possess the ability and means to travel between clinics as needed
• Valid State of Maine Driver's license and ability to be insured by company vehicle insurance carrier

Benefits

• Company pays 80% of the Health Insurance Premium for employee and 50% for dependent coverage
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Benefit for the employee and family at no cost to the employee (at company Dental Centers), after 90 days of employment
• Accrued up to 3 weeks of paid vacation year one and 4 weeks vacation each year after
• 10 paid Holidays annually, eligible after 90 days of employment
• Up to 24 hour of accrued paid time off year one, up to 48 hours each year after
• Up to 40 hours of accrued earned paid leave each year
• 100% paid Short Term and Long Term Disability, after 90 days of employment
• 100% paid Life Insurance equal to two years of salary
• 401(k) available after one year of employment
• Matches the first 3% of the employee's contribution at 100%
• The next 2% of the employee's contribution is matched at 50%
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities
• Staff adjustment available upon hire

Responsibilities

• The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will work with patients in providing outpatient community mental health services
• The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner will collaborate with the Primary Care Providers to recognize, treat and manage mental health and psychosocial issues while acting as a contributing member to the Integrated Primary Care Team
• Provides focused intervention for patients who are in need of mental health services
• Obtain a Mental Health history and diagnostic evaluation
• Interpret health data by identifying wellness and risk factors
• Evaluate, diagnose, intervene, and monitor neuropsychiatric problems
• Identify variations from norms
• Prescribe medication per the approved formulary based on licensure with the Maine Board of Nursing and current DEA registration
• Counseling individuals and families
• Consult and/or collaborate with other health care providers and community resources to influence care of patients and affect change in systems
• Initiates follow up to determine any changes in treatment approach and refer patients to other health care providers as appropriate
• Identify and provide for the education needs of the patient's family members, considering age and culture
• Provide case management skills to coordinate comprehensive health services and ensure continuity of care
• Evaluate client progress in attaining expected outcomes
• Provides complete documentation of visit and the patients progress in the medical record
• Maintain up to date records and billing practices in a timely manner within protocols
• Works where indicated to effect behavioral changes in patients with or at risk for physical disorders
• Assist patients in need of developing daily and community living skills
• Provides patients with self management skills and education information needed so they can participate in their treatment
• Provides consultation with Management and other clinical team members about behavioral services and suggested areas of program evaluation
• Assists patients with complying with medical treatment such as offering strategies to cope with medication side effects or chronic pain
• Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, clinical social workers, psychiatric nurses and other mental health professionals
• Reports as required to the QI/QA Committee
• Perform other duties, projects as assigned by the Medical Director